Head of Family - Partner

Head of Family

Partnership Opportunity

Successful regional firm seeks to welcome a Head of Family to one of their Northamptonshire offices due to the retirement of a senior family lawyer.

The Firm

This opportunity is with a reputable firm that has grown substantially throughout their history. They now have multiple offices throughout the Northamptonshire region and are known in the area as a friendly firm with a strong client base.

The Role

As Head of the Family department you would lead a team of fee earners and legal support staff, assisting with any necessary guidance and support. You would also be entrusted an energising caseload of privately funded family matters with a particular focus on divorces and finances.

The current incumbent who has announced retirement is a member of the firm’s partnership, and my client are interested in hearing from senior family lawyers who are looking to progress to join their partnership.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected, expanding firm in a senior capacity. This would be ideally suited to a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with over seven years PQE.

The Benefits

• Highly competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Progression to fixed share partnership
• Ability to develop a team around you
• Friendly and inclusive culture
• Flexible Hybrid working

The Requirements

• Over 7 years PQE
• Qualified Family Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Experience managing a privately funded family caseload
• Ambition to manage and lead a team